Joyson Safety Systems is one of the leading global developers and manufacturers of automobile occupant protection systems with a turnover of ca. 4,8 billion euros and more than 50,000 employees worldwide. We represent innovation and progress. As a reliable and skilled partner of the automobile industry, we design, develop and produce occupant protection systems and components. Our portfolio includes steering wheels, airbags and generators, safety belts, technical plastic components, electronics and sensor technology which we supply to nearly all renown vehicle manufacturers worldwide.
Our team in Any Location needs support and we are seeking:
Manager (all genders) Global Commodity Die Casting
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The keys to success are yours at Joyson Safety Systems! We are a global leader in design, development, and manufacturing of safety-critical systems and components for automotive and non-automotive markets. We are committed to bringing life-saving technology to customers worldwide. Joyson Safety Systems leverages the power of collaboration and innovation to provide quality and service excellence for our customers worldwide. Our company is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA, with a global network of more than 50,000 employees in 25 countries.
Our team is passionate about the automotive industry, focused on delivering quality and innovation for the future. We encourage lifelong learning and provide the resources to help our team members build the foundation for a strong future with us. We strive to promote from within, offering excellent opportunities for career growth and advancement.
Our talented team is hard working and dedicated to keeping people safe. We promote a collaborative, open culture; as a global business, we encourage our team members to communicate and work with colleagues around the world. As our operations continue to expand, we are always on the lookout for top talent to join our winning team.
We are currently seeking a Manager, Global Commodity – Die Casting. The role can be based at any JSS Location. If you are looking to enhance your career with a dynamic, growing company, then we encourage you to apply and join the JSS team!
What is this opportunity?
The Manager Global Commodity Die Casting reports directly to the Director Global Stamping, Die Casting & MoMP and leads the Commodity Die Casting for the entire company from a global perspective.
The successful candidate will act as the Management interface between the Director Global Commodity Stamping, Die Casting & MoMP and the Commodity Buyers. The role functionally & disciplinary leads the Commodity Buyers across the Regions and ensures the execution of existing Global Supplier Contracts, manages resources, prepares project initiatives (such as value creation projects), tracks the Commodity’s KPIs and interacts with Global Purchasing Controlling, Global Supplier Quality Management and other involved Co-functions.
We provide a very comprehensive benefits package and excellent opportunities for growth. We take great pride in the work we do and we aim to provide each of our team members with everything they need to build a lifelong career. Our team is qualified, collaborative and dedicated to keeping people safe. With us, you will enjoy a meaningful, rewarding career – join our team today!
What you can change — your duties
- To lead by example! Follow and make sure that the assigned global commodity purchasing team follows the JSS core values and compliance rules
- To ensure the best price on a global supply market for all products in commodity Die Casting
- To develop a comprehensive global commodity purchasing strategy Textile (3-5 years view) based on global/regional business strategy and PBU strategy
- To ensure the global implementation of the commodity strategy including action plans in each region (road maps)
- To manage and optimize the assigned global purchasing organization
- Responsible for strategic and tactical steering of the purchasing volume in the assigned commodity
- To represent the global commodity towards all suppliers and internal stakeholders
- To execute annual price negotiations with all relevant suppliers in order to (over-)achieve the budget saving/ppv target
- To ensure implementation of global and regional purchasing initiatives (e.g. sourcing committee, processes & procedures, IT tools, etc.)
- Responsible for supplier management starting from new supplier introduction to supplier phase out, compiling supply market intelligence, identifying purchasing risks, opportunities and ensuring data transparency
- To collaborate and support with supplier quality management to achieve 0 ppm with all suppliers
- Constantly monitor all relevant KPI´s on the achievement of targets, gap to target, actions to close the gap together with the commodity team
- To present supplier innovations and to ensure the implementation in JSS, if technically and commercially feasible
- Support and implement value creation projects worldwide
Impress us – your qualifications
- Experience to work in a larger scale company
- A strong KPI and fact based thinker with an execution bias
- Regarded as transformational and/or a change agent
- Strong collaborative (distance) leader and team coach
- Comfortable with functioning in a global matrix operating environment
- Multi-cultural and/or global experience
- Demonstration of JSS core values: team spirit, customer focus, creativity, quality orientation and cost awareness
- Strong Business Excellence thinking
- (capable in applying Problem solving tools such as LEAN; 6S, KAIZEN and or RedX)
- Awareness for absolute data integrity
- Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, especially Outlook and PowerPoint as well as a Global Purchasing System
- Excellent Business English
Education and/or Experience:
College/university degree in business administration or comparable studies (preferable with a major in Purchasing Management)
3+ years demonstrated experience in Global Commodity Management Plastics
Additional Position Details:
- The role can be based at any JSS Location
- Frequent global business travel required
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
What we offer — your benefits
- Further training as well as in-house training
- Flexible working time